List Bud vs Private Notes (Nostr)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
List Bud
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ListBud is the fast, friendly way to make lists and get things done โ on your own or with anyone. Create a list in seconds, check things off with a tap, and share it when you need a second pair of hands. PRIVATE LISTS โ Your everyday lists, always one tap away. Create a list in seconds and add tasks just as fast. Drag to reorder, swipe to rename, recolor, or delete. Keep them on your device, or sign in to back up and sync across devices โ your choice, toggle it anytime. SHARED LISTS โ Groceries, chores, trip planning โ do it together. Share a list with family or friends using their short ListBud ID. Everyone sees changes as they happen, and you can see exactly who's on each list. PUBLIC LISTS โ Some lists are for everyone. Publish a list and share it with a simple link. Anyone can open it right in their browser โ no app needed. MORE THAN CHECKBOXES โ Every list can mix and match: tasks you tap to complete, notes for the details, places and addresses next to the plan, and reminders that repeat daily, weekly, or yearly with per-device control. MAKE IT YOURS โ Color-code lists and tasks, learn the ropes with the in-app quick guide, and sign in with Apple or Google โ or skip sign-in entirely and keep everything local. Get your lists together. Get ListBud. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Private Notes (Nostr)
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Private Notes is an encrypted password manager and secure notes app built on the Nostr protocol โ a private alternative to cloud-based managers like 1Password or Bitwarden. Every password, login, and note is encrypted on your device before it ever leaves โ no company, no server, no cloud provider can read it. Only you, with your nsec (and optionally a PIN), hold the key. Your password vault: Store logins โ username, password, website, and notes โ right where you need them. Generate strong passwords two ways: memorable "by words" phrases or fully random characters, with strength shown as you type. Copy any field in one tap, and keep everything organized with folders and labels. Your notes, still yours: Markdown notes, folders, and labels live in the same encrypted vault as your logins. Recovery codes, travel plans, reading lists โ anything you'd trust to a notes app, without trusting a company with the plaintext. Built on real cryptography, not a promise: Your identity is a cryptographic key pair (nsec/npub), not an email and password. Everything is encrypted and signed locally before it's published. A PIN adds a second layer of encryption on top of your keychain-protected key โ even someone with your nsec can't read your vault without it. The PIN is never written to disk. There's no "forgot password" flow, because there's no password to reset โ and no backdoor. Back up your nsec somewhere safe; without it, nothing can be recovered. Sync without a company in the middle: Private Notes syncs through Nostr relays โ servers that store your encrypted vault โ and you choose which ones to use. Pick public relays, run your own, or use several at once for redundancy: if one goes offline, your vault is still there on the others. No single company holds your data or controls your access. Available now on iOS and macOS. Private Notes is built for: Anyone switching from a cloud password manager who wants a vault that's properly end-to-end encrypted Privacy-conscious users who want full control over their passwords and notes Nostr enthusiasts who want one secure identity across Nostr apps Anyone tired of apps that mine or sell their data Download Private Notes today โ your passwords and notes: encrypted, decentralized, and always yours.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Private Notes (Nostr) at none against List Bud's 1. List Bud's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. List Bud sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Private Notes (Nostr) asks for nothing beyond the download.
List Bud ships an update every 3 weeks, Private Notes (Nostr) fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | List Bud | Private Notes (Nostr) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 โ better | 15.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scott Harrison | alexey popkov |
In-app purchases
List Bud
- Listbud Pro$2.991 Month
Private Notes (Nostr)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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